The Reluctant Fundamentalist author explores magical realism and the mental toll of war in Exit West, which follows the plight of two refugees in love.
Sorry to Disrupt the Peace, a dark comedy, follows a woman back to her hometown to investigate why her brother killed himself. Cottrell talks about the importance of humor—and family. More
In this coming-of-age tale/literary thriller, a criminal father tries to protect his teen daughter from their family's past—and her mother's mysterious death. More
The first book in a new space-opera series takes sci-fi readers into a universe ruled by a discovery that allows humans to quickly transport themselves to other worlds. More
At the end of World War II, three German widows try to rebuild their lives within the walls of a crumbling Bavarian castle in this novel exploring the aftermath of war crimes. More
This contemporary YA novel traces the life of a teen who is questioning his place with his adoptive gay father and his loving Mexican American family. More
Ever dream of escaping modern life and going off the grid? This is the true story of a man who did just that, living completely alone in the woods of Maine for 27 years. More
Are you persnickety about words? Do you need to fix grammatical errors? Then you'll love this funny and quotable look into how dictionaries are made. More